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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.51, 2,783.70 and 556.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.51, 2,783.70 and 556.97 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.51 : 2,783.70 = 556.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.51/2,783.70 = 556.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.51x = 2,783.70 × 556.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.51x = 1,550,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,423.47/1,855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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